Canada takes key step towards new oil pipeline
Prime Minister Mark Carney and the leader of Canada's oil‑rich Alberta province took a major step Friday toward building an oil pipeline that could substantially increase crude exports to Asia.
Politics
While Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were hailing their friendship for the cameras, it was less amicable for the rival Chinese and US security services.
German Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Huller said Friday she felt guilt for Germany's role in World War II "every day", as she discussed her latest acclaimed turn in a historical drama.
Sports
Alex Smalley, chasing his first PGA Tour title, grabbed a one-stroke lead in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship as cold and windy Aronimink played havoc with contenders.
Sports
KTM's Pedro Acosta set the fastest time in Friday's practice for the Catalan Grand Prix, the sixth of 22 rounds in the MotoGP world championship.
Sports
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants VAR decisions to show more consistency after his relegation-haunted side were denied a crucial equaliser against Arsenal.
Sports
Jonas Vingegaard ignited his Giro d'Italia title bid on Friday with a brilliant stage seven victory on the formidable Blockhaus climb in the Apennines.
Sports
The Iran team will head to Turkey for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local media reported Friday.
Politics
The United States has canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland, US officials said Friday, as Washington reorganizes its forces in Europe after announcing it would withdraw thousands of troops from Germany.
Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to launch more retaliatory strikes on Russia, a day after a Russian strike on Kyiv killed 24 people, including three children, according to officials.
Sports
Bayern Munich veteran Manuel Neuer announced Friday that he has extended his contract at the German champions by one year until 2027.
Politics
A massive Russian bombardment of Kyiv this week that lit up the night sky, sent thunderous booms echoing through the capital, and killed two dozen civilians, has revealed a stark dichotomy in Ukraine's air defence architecture.
Politics
Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah on Friday, wounding 37 people as the two countries' envoys started a second day of peace talks in Washington.
Sports
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes the whole world is hoping his side do not retain the Scottish Premiership on Saturday as Hearts aim to shatter the Old Firm's stranglehold.
Sports
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler tumbled from a share of the lead with three bogeys in his first four holes in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship.
Health
A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health officials said Friday, voicing concern of the risk it could further spread.
Sports
Leeds manager Daniel Farke has warned the club's owners that he is "not the right choice" to be in charge if they fail to match his ambition to build on an impressive campaign.
Sports
World number three Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from next week's ATP tournament in his home city of Hamburg with a back injury, organisers announced on Friday.
Politics
Chinese and US leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump concluded a summit in Beijing with some symbolic wins that made for good optics domestically but produced few substantive agreements, analysts said.
Sports
Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that has kept him out since November.
Sports
England midfielder Declan Rice expects to be "hated one minute and loved the next" when his country try to win the World Cup for the first time in 60 years.
Culture
Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would "invite" participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure.
Economy
KNDS said Friday that it planned to push ahead with plans for a public offering of its shares, despite reports Berlin is seeking a delay as it weighs taking a stake in the tank and weapons maker.
Sports
Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City have had a successful season whether or not they win the Premier League title or Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea.
Nature
A French toy spaniel named Lazare thought to have been "the world's oldest dog" has died aged 30, his carer said on Friday.
Sports
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler began with a bogey on the 10th hole in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship while Germany's Martin Kaymer also stumbled early.
Sports
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said Friday he expects his Old Trafford future to be resolved "pretty soon" following reports he will be offered the job on a permanent basis.
Sports
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying Belgium's all-time record goalscorer was "out of shape".
Sports
Hearts manager Derek McInnes believes the Jambos can shock Celtic to make history by winning their first Scottish title in 66 years on Saturday.
Politics
Elon Musk's X has committed to cracking down on illegal content to protect UK users, Britain's media regulator said Friday, as it steps up pressure on social media platforms.
Politics
As embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a likely leadership contest, several rivals are getting into position to stand against him to lead the Labour party and the country.
Boulevard
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday he would not advise young people in his country to move to the United States for study or work, in the latest sign of cooling ties between Berlin and Washington.
Politics
Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah on Friday, hours before the two countries' envoys were set to meet for a second day of peace talks in Washington.
German Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Huller said Friday she felt guilt for Germany's role in World War II "every day" as she discussed her latest role in a historical drama.
Global stocks slumped and oil prices rose Friday as talks between the United States and China failed to deliver progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting worries of persistent inflation pressures that could derail economic growth.
Politics
Ukraine's capital Kyiv was in mourning on Friday after a Russian attack killed 24 people a day earlier, with President Volodymyr Zelensky denouncing Moscow's "brutal terror" and the two sides going ahead with an exchange of hundreds of captured soldiers.
Sports
Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
Culture
A ballad from Australian star Delta Goodrem and a Danish ode to clubbing will fill the airwaves in Saturday's Eurovision grand final in Vienna after making it through the second semi-final, which delivered a message in defence of LGBTQ people.
US President Donald Trump said he had made "fantastic trade deals" and settled "a lot of different problems" in his meetings with China's Xi Jinping this week, but hours after the summit ended on Friday details on exact agreements remained scarce.
Culture
German Oscar-winning actress Sandra Huller said Friday she felt guilt for Germany's role in World War II "every day" as she discussed her latest role in a historical drama.